Safelite vs Cruz Lightboard
Safelite vs Cruz Lightboard: Which is Best for NZ?
Cruz is a Portuguese brand best known for its roof racks and bike carriers, with distribution in Australia through retailers such as Roof Racks Galore. The Cruz Lightboard Basic (model 940-441) is a strap-attached light board available in both 7-pin round Euro plug and 7-pin flat configurations. It has limited availability in New Zealand but is worth comparing for Australian cyclists and for NZ cyclists who may encounter it online.
At a Glance
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Feature |
Safelite Light Bar |
Cruz Lightboard Basic (940-441) |
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Price (NZD) |
$160 |
AUD $80 to $120 (NZD $89 to $133) |
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Material |
UVP Waterproof Aluminium Composite |
Not specified |
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Attachment |
Bungee cords with proprietary Safe Clips (included) |
Straps |
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Plug |
7-pin flat |
7-pin round Euro or 7-pin flat |
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Number plate holder |
Pre-positioned holes with bolts included |
Yes |
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Supplementary plate service |
Yes (bundle available) |
No |
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Warranty |
2 years |
Not stated |
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Made in |
New Zealand |
Portugal |
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NZ availability |
Direct from safelite.co.nz |
Very limited |
Availability in New Zealand
The Cruz Lightboard has very limited availability in New Zealand. It is primarily sold through Australian retailers (Roof Racks Galore and similar). For New Zealand cyclists, sourcing a Cruz lightboard means either ordering from an Australian retailer with international shipping, or finding a local importer. The Safelite Light Bar is available directly from safelite.co.nz with free NZ-wide shipping.
Plug Options: Cruz's One Advantage
The Cruz Lightboard is available with a 7-pin round Euro plug, which is useful for European vehicles or older vehicles with round plugs. The Safelite Light Bar comes with the standard 7-pin flat plug that fits the vast majority of New Zealand vehicles. If you have a vehicle with a round plug, the Hamco light board (which also offers a round plug option) is a more readily available NZ alternative to Cruz.
Build Quality and Warranty
Cruz does not specify the material used in the lightboard construction, and no warranty period is stated. The Safelite Light Bar is made from UVP waterproof aluminium composite and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
The Supplementary Plate Difference
Cruz does not offer a supplementary plate service. Safelite's Panel with Supplementary Plate bundle ($210) handles the entire NZTA ordering process for New Zealand customers.
The Verdict
The Cruz Lightboard is a reasonable option for Australian cyclists who already own Cruz roof racks or bike carriers and want a brand-matched accessory. For New Zealand cyclists, the limited local availability makes it a difficult purchase, and the Safelite Light Bar is a superior alternative in every measurable respect: locally made, better specified, better warranted, and available with the unique supplementary plate bundle.
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Cruz product specifications and pricing based on publicly available information as at April 2026. Cruz is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Safelite is not affiliated with Cruz.